23 Financial Regulations jobs in South Africa
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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Reference: DBN003453-SS-4
Duties & ResponsibilitiesJob Purpose:
Lead the Regulatory team to provide superior Regulatory services to relevant departments within the company and with external partners and Principals, and to control and manage portfolio and team outputs.
Ensure legal compliance with the relevant medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act and South African Pharmacy Council, ensuring timeous processing of regulatory applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage work streams for- and report on the assigned group of portfolios
- Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
- Assisting with external product queries from the SAHPRA, other MRA’s and third-party stakeholders
- Establish regulatory priorities and allocate resources and workloads
- Review regulatory agency submission of materials to ensure timelines, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards
- Co-ordination and submission of new product applications in South Africa and other applicable territories, including but not limited to:
- Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products
- Conduct dossier due diligence to ensure all data gaps are addressed
- Prepare the registration applications for submission to the regulatory authorities
- Work in collaboration with NBD to assess regulator’s submissions requirements
- Ensure the maintenance and/or update of existing registrations in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Internal training and mentoring
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders
- Formulate or implement regulatory affairs systems, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
- Manage activities such as internal audits or regulatory agency inspections
- Ensure alignment of personal and company values
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in human medicines. Demonstrated experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
- Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
- Sound project management capabilities
- Proven ability to consistently deliver to quality, time and cost standards Professional people management experience
Competencies:
- Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
- IT skills
- Leadership skills, management of personnel resources
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Systems and operations analysis
- Active learning
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
- Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress
- Complex problem solving and decision-making skills
- Customer relationships
- Development of people
- Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on
Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Posted 1 day ago
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BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist to join a goal-oriented team.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Bachelors degree in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registration with SAPC
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
- 5 years related experience in vaccine / biotech / pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of the current Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 and the Pharmacy Act 57 and current regulatory policies and guidelines of SAHPRA and their implication to the company.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs aspects (Medicine registration and legal compliance) and documentation management and product maintenance related to the product portfolio
- Experience in quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
- Program and project management
- Experience in registering product in ZAZIBONA /EAC-AMRH
- Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits.
- Experience in eCTD compilation
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Core Technical Delivery:
- Maintenance and monitoring of existing registration dossiers (amendments and updates) including timeous responses to resolutions from NRAs by receiving and submitting all applicable updates, post-registration amendments, resolutions and any other correspondence required by the SAHPRA or any other applicable regulatory authority in accordance with current guidelines and within the specified timelines in order to support the strategic business objectives and close any compliance gaps as quickly as possible.
- Preparing and submitting post-registration clinical updates to package inserts and patient information leaflets in line with current SAHPRA guidelines and regulations.
- Perform due diligence audits of existing and new product regulatory dossiers.
- Author, compile, publish and submit new registration dossiers to NRAs in the required format for local (SA) and identified export markets for new products and when applicable work in conjunction with consultants to achieve submission.
- Completion of applicable Section 36 Exemption, Section 21 and Clinical Trial Applications.
- Update and maintain dossiers to latest requirements
- Identify key opportunities and deliverables as required by the department or by other departments for cross functional synergies/ project work.
- Provides regulatory advice when required to relevant stakeholders including sales, marketing, supply chain, medical and commercial team with regards to the products.
- Assist RA HOD in follow ups / responses on regulatory audits by third party / NRA
- Regulatory Intelligence: Assist RA HOD to Identify anticipated risks impacting department/ section/ team / keeping business abreast of regulatory developments, trends) and changes in the local regulatory and international environment which directly impacts Biovac products. Effectively communicating these changes so that all relevant stakeholders may assess the impact on the business.
- Request and obtain Import & Export Permits
- Writing / Reviewing and / updating of Regulatory SOPs (comprehensive and up to date and revised as per internal plan)
- Assist and or provide guidance in opening and close out of delegated Change Controls/ NCRs / CAPAs in order to support QAs processes.
- Review and approve artwork for packaging material to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and establish relationships with the SAHPRA units and/or other Health Authorities to ensure more effective streamlining of the companys applications when required
- Ensure that the Document Database is kept in good order by completing the required administrative activities for appropriate maintenance, co-ordination and accuracy of all dossiers and correspondence
- Approve promotional material (advertising)
- Assist in establishing the annual regulatory budget
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.
We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.
Disclaimer:
Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organisation. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.
#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory Affairs Learner
Posted 4 days ago
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Hiring Manager : Kgahlisho (Kay) Ramaesela Madisha
Recruiter : Ines Somorai
Regulatory Affairs Learner, South Africa
Purpose Statement
Ensures rapid and timely approvals for respective product lines by plans on all product registration, manage all product registrations' preparation and documentation. Interacts with regulatory agency personnel in order to expedite approval of pending registration and answers any questions on product documentation. Provide management team with regular updates on product registration and new regulations from government body.
Key Responsibilities :
Manage product registration and approval processes for local and export markets (South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania).
Prepare and coordinate submission documentation with distributors, competent authorities, and authorized representatives.
Track registration statuses and facilitate product releases with the global team and supply chain.
Ensure compliance with South African regulations (SAHPRA, ICASA, DOH) and manage amendments and registrations accordingly.
Communicate regulatory updates and changes to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Review and approve promotional materials to ensure compliance with marketing codes and regulations.
Maintain and update regulatory SOPs, records, and change notifications.
Support post-market activities including incident reporting and closure with regulatory authorities.
Provide regulatory documentation for tender bids, audits, market access, and reimbursement applications.
Ensure regulatory training compliance and maintain up-to-date records for audits.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
Master’s degree or relevant certification is highly advantageous.
Skills & Competencies :
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective task planning and prioritization.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Technical understanding of regulatory and product-related issues.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet tools.
Requisition ID : 610362
#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Posted 4 days ago
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Reference: DBN003525-SS-1
A global pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist to co-ordinate, project control and provide regulatory support for Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements in Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries.
- Ensure the completion of submissions/ variations according to Central, East Africa and Mauritius strategic plan and timelines.
- Drive registration/variation follow up strategies and find solutions to potential supply challenges.
- Ensure that labelling for Central, East Africa and Mauritius is compliant with in-country specific requirements.
- Ensure master product tracker is up to date and accurate at all times. Ensure alignment to all other trackers that are linked to the master.
- Conduct Due diligence activities.
- Co-ordinate and compile documentation for submission in Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries (New submissions/variations/RA documents) where required.
- Liaise and communicate with and support local agent in each country to meet regulatory requirements and timelines.
- Liaise and communicate with QA, Supply Chain and PV departments to ensure compliance and alignment with the various functions (including samples ordered for renewals, variations, and new submissions).
- Respond to product-specific queries from Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries where required.
- Co-ordinate internal back up and filing (electronic and hard copy) of dossiers and relevant communication.
- Download information from external portal i.e. Docubridge, sharepoint, we-transfer or regulatory drive.
- Arrange for translations of overseas documentation if required.
- Schedule Microsoft team meetings or teleconferences as needed.
- Conduct training sessions with Central, East Africa and Mauritius Team to ensure quality submissions in line with guidelines and upskilling of team members.
- Standardize folder structures and save information on NRD - Central, East Africa and Mauritius folder.
- Liaise with principals or the company with regards to outstanding information.
- Verify documents for completeness and current information.
- Compile and maintain spreadsheets and status reports as needed and upon request.
- Compilation of work map trackers to ensure visibility of tasks.
- Ensure Central, East Africa and Mauritius registrations are renewed in a timely manner and retention fees are paid as required.
- Assist with task risk management and compilation of risk plans when associated with submissions.
- Ensure the completion of all assigned Company training within the specified timelines.
- Forward all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical Enquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs.
- Must have a completed Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree and/or equivalent.
- 3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry (Regulatory Affairs/ Quality/ Production).
- Should have a sound knowledge of Sub-Saharan countries regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Must have experience and understanding of electronic document management systems / eCTD.
- High level Computer literacy.
- People skills – highly adapted interpersonal skills.
- Problem solving analysis skills.
- Priority setting – initiative and follow through.
- Time management and ability to self-motivate.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Embodies Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions.
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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Regulatory Affairs Learner
Posted 6 days ago
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Regulatory Affairs Learner, South Africa
Purpose Statement
Ensures rapid and timely approvals for respective product lines by plans on all product registration, manage all product registrations' preparation and documentation. Interacts with regulatory agency personnel in order to expedite approval of pending registration and answers any questions on product documentation. Provide management team with regular updates on product registration and new regulations from government body.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage product registration and approval processes for local and export markets (South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Botswana, Ivory Coast, Tanzania).
Prepare and coordinate submission documentation with distributors, competent authorities, and authorized representatives.
Track registration statuses and facilitate product releases with the global team and supply chain.
Ensure compliance with South African regulations (SAHPRA, ICASA, DOH) and manage amendments and registrations accordingly.
Communicate regulatory updates and changes to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Review and approve promotional materials to ensure compliance with marketing codes and regulations.
Maintain and update regulatory SOPs, records, and change notifications.
Support post-market activities including incident reporting and closure with regulatory authorities.
Provide regulatory documentation for tender bids, audits, market access, and reimbursement applications.
Ensure regulatory training compliance and maintain up-to-date records for audits.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Health Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
Master’s degree or relevant certification is highly advantageous.
Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective task planning and prioritization.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Technical understanding of regulatory and product-related issues.
Teamwork and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and internet tools.
Requisition ID: 610362
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Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist
Posted 9 days ago
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BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist to join a goal-oriented team.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
- Pharmacist registration with SAPC
NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:
- 5 years related experience in vaccine / biotech / pharmaceutical industry or equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of the current Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 and the Pharmacy Act 57 and current regulatory policies and guidelines of SAHPRA and their implication to the company.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs aspects (Medicine registration and legal compliance) and documentation management and product maintenance related to the product portfolio
- Experience in quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
- Program and project management
- Experience in registering product in ZAZIBONA /EAC-AMRH
- Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits.
- Experience in eCTD compilation
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
Core Technical Delivery:
- Maintenance and monitoring of existing registration dossiers (amendments and updates) including timeous responses to resolutions from NRA’s by receiving and submitting all applicable updates, post-registration amendments, resolutions and any other correspondence required by the SAHPRA or any other applicable regulatory authority in accordance with current guidelines and within the specified timelines in order to support the strategic business objectives and close any compliance gaps as quickly as possible.
- Preparing and submitting post-registration clinical updates to package inserts and patient information leaflets in line with current SAHPRA guidelines and regulations.
- Perform due diligence audits of existing and new product regulatory dossiers.
- Author, compile, publish and submit new registration dossiers to NRA’s in the required format for local (SA) and identified export markets for new products and when applicable work in conjunction with consultants to achieve submission.
- Completion of applicable Section 36 Exemption, Section 21 and Clinical Trial Applications.
- Update and maintain dossiers to latest requirements
- Identify key opportunities and deliverables as required by the department or by other departments for cross functional synergies/ project work.
- Provides regulatory advice when required to relevant stakeholders including sales, marketing, supply chain, medical and commercial team with regards to the products.
- Assist RA HOD in follow ups / responses on regulatory audits by third party / NRA
- Regulatory Intelligence: Assist RA HOD to Identify anticipated risks impacting department/ section/ team / keeping business abreast of regulatory developments, trends) and changes in the local regulatory and international environment which directly impacts Biovac products. Effectively communicating these changes so that all relevant stakeholders may assess the impact on the business.
- Request and obtain Import & Export Permits
- Writing / Reviewing and / updating of Regulatory SOP’s (comprehensive and up to date and revised as per internal plan)
- Assist and or provide guidance in opening and close out of delegated Change Controls/ NCR’s / CAPA’s in order to support QA’s processes.
- Review and approve artwork for packaging material to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and establish relationships with the SAHPRA units and/or other Health Authorities to ensure more effective streamlining of the company’s applications when required
- Ensure that the Document Database is kept in good order by completing the required administrative activities for appropriate maintenance, co-ordination and accuracy of all dossiers and correspondence
- Approve promotional material (advertising)
- Assist in establishing the annual regulatory budget
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.
We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.
Disclaimer:
Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organisation. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.’’
#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory Affairs Associate
Posted 18 days ago
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A Regulatory Affairs Associate is primarily responsible for ensuring that the company complies with all the regulations and laws pertaining to the business. He/she works with regulatory agencies and personnel on specific regulatory issues affecting the business. Advises the company on the regulatory aspects and offers the company options based on the proposed activities and protects current markets from regulatory related threats.
Responsibilities- Keeping track of the ever-changing legislation in all the regions in which Kemin distributes its products and participates in law making in those regions.
- Keeping track of the ever-changing legislation in all the regions in which Kemin imports and exports its plant material and participates in law making in those regions.
- Following and maintaining an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
- Following and maintaining plant health and plant production rules and regulations as applicable to Kemin’s specialized crops.
- Developing and facilitating relations with key regulatory authorities and decision-makers at a country level; discussing and challenging issues and negotiating solutions in the best interests of the company.
- Acting as the primary interface between the company and local regulatory authorities on all regulatory affairs.
- Offering advice on legal and scientific restraints and requirements.
- Presenting registration documents to regulatory agencies and carrying out any subsequent negotiations to ensure that best efforts are provided to get timely approvals of dossiers for product registrations as well as relevant permits for plant material.
- Within the product innovation process, evaluating the potential use of new ingredients, giving inputs on registration requirements and timelines, giving strategic inputs on registration details to increase innovation flexibility.
- Reviewing company data before it is presented outside of Kemin for its compliance with branding guidelines and regulatory language.
- Safeguard product formulations and bill of materials on the company’s systems.
- Review and recommend changes for departmental SOP's.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific background.
- 3-5 years related experience. e.g., BSc Animal Science, Veterinary, Para-Veterinary or Pharmacy.
Essential skills & Experience:
- Excellent understanding of feed additives and agricultural inputs industry, research & development processes and objectives.
- Knowledge of feed regulations and requirements, and ability to evaluate impact of those regulations within the product development environment and to lead discussions of the requirements and its impacts within teams.
- Familiarity with regulations in the Sub-Sahara African region is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail required, reliable, highly motivated, ability to work independently and interacts well in a team environment.
- Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated good technical writing skills, ability to present ideas effectively.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated prioritizing, planning and project management skills.
- Experience in reviewing and evaluating scientific literature with demonstrated ability to analyze and assemble/synthesize scientific information from many sources, including identification of information gaps and future research needs.
Personal characteristics:
- Ability to develop strong networks and influence internal and external stakeholders.
Professional Registration:
- Registration with either the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is an advantage.
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Posted 18 days ago
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Do you want to be responsible for product safety and product compliance? Are you or do you want to become the Regulatory Affairs Specialist who is motivated by co-operating with all departments and interacting with external parties like customers and authorities? IGM is looking for a new global team member that fits these criteria!
This job can be done from Waalwijk, NL or from Gerenzano, Italy
What is your role?You will be globally assessing the impact of new and emerging legislation. You set up and manage product registrations. If there are discrepancies in compliance you will highlight them and work to correct these. Besides the internal contacts, you will be the liaison between our organization and external consultants to ensure projects are on target and on budget.
Furthermore, you will collaborate with external specialists (for example hazard communication specialists) and you provide support to customers through questionnaires or direct questions, to suppliers, agents, and IGM team members. Presenting regulatory updates, internally and externally, is an important part of the job.
Who are we?IGM Resins is recognized as the leader in UV Technology. Headquartered in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, IGM is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals focused on the UV Inks, coatings, and adhesives market. Manufacturing and product development activities are in Europe and Asia with sales and distribution locations strategically positioned globally to best serve regional markets.
IGM Resins has grown through organic and acquisitions over the last 5 years and currently employs around 700 team members globally.
Who are you?You are an independent Regulatory specialist with commercial and business insight. You are focused on quality, and you are able to organize your own work. You have well-developed communication skills in English. Travelling will be part of the role to IGM locations, customers, or authorities.
You have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or General Science, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in an international organization focusing on compliance/regulatory affairs in the UV radiation curing industry. Familiarity with GHS, international legislation, specifically product safety issues (indirect food contact, substance migration) is a much-appreciated quality.
What do we offer?We work with a great and energetic group of people. We value our team members, and we will offer a generic benefit package. Development and attention to people are also very important to us! We offer a dynamic and diverse working culture. You will be working in a team with a nice mix of people with different backgrounds and experience within a growing company with a clear vision.
A place where you get a lot of responsibility and possibilities for personal development!
APPLY FOR THIS JOBDid you get excited? Then we could be a match! We encourage you to get in touch with us! Please send your resume to Babette van Loon , P&O manager EMEA and/or Marco Bulloni , P&O manager Italy, via .
#J-18808-LjbffrRegulatory Affairs Manager Gauteng
Posted 4 days ago
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Reference: DBN003453-SS-4
A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Regulatory Affairs Manager.
Job Purpose:
Lead the Regulatory team to provide superior Regulatory services to relevant departments within the company and with external partners and Principals, and to control and manage portfolio and team outputs. Ensure legal compliance with the relevant medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act and South African Pharmacy Council, ensuring timeous processing of regulatory applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage work streams for- and report on the assigned group of portfolios
- Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
- Assisting with external product queries from the SAHPRA, other MRA’s and third-party stakeholders
- Establish regulatory priorities and allocate resources and workloads
- Review regulatory agency submission of materials to ensure timelines, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards
- Co-ordination and submission of new product applications in South Africa and other applicable territories, including but not limited to:
- Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products
- Conduct dossier due diligence to ensure all data gaps are addressed
- Prepare the registration applications for submission to the regulatory authorities
- Work in collaboration with NBD to assess regulator’s submissions requirements
- Ensure the maintenance and/or update of existing registrations in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Internal training and mentoring
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders
- Formulate or implement regulatory affairs systems, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
- Manage activities such as internal audits or regulatory agency inspections
- Ensure alignment of personal and company values
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in human medicines. Demonstrated experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
- Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
- Sound project management capabilities
- Proven ability to consistently deliver to quality, time and cost standards Professional people management experience
Competencies:
- Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
- IT skills
- Leadership skills, management of personnel resources
- Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- Systems and operations analysis
- Active learning
- Strategic thinking
- Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
- Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
- Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress
- Complex problem solving and decision-making skills
- Customer relationships
- Development of people
- Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Regulatory Affairs Manager
Posted 4 days ago
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Reference: DBN003526-RC-1
A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Senior Regulatory Pharmacist to join their team. The responsibility of this position is to coordinate, project control and provide regulatory support for ensuring continuous compliance and product supply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Completion of all assigned training within the specified timelines.
- Forwarding of all received Product Quality Complaints, Adverse Events and Medical Inquiries to the relevant person in Quality Assurance/ Pharmacovigilance/ Medical Affairs.
- Ensure the availability of training plans according to the direct reports' role profiles within the team.
- Ensure that the relevant training has been completed according to the training plan.
- Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements in Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions countries.
- Ensure the completion of submissions/ variations according to Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions' strategic plan and timelines.
- Manage the pharmacists/assistants with respect to the allocation and completion of high-quality submissions.
- Drive registration/variation follow-up strategies and find solutions to potential supply challenges.
- Conduct documented meetings with Business unit heads and supply chain to ensure alignment with RA strategies.
- Lead the Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions region in discussions relating to product launch/ special projects/GRA interaction.
- Ensure that labeling for Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions is compliant with in-country-specific requirements.
- Drive clean-up exercises and compliance activities within registered product portfolios.
- Update Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions' statistics and promotional material statistics monthly.
- Ensure transparency of Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions activities and highlight department improvements.
- Ensure the master product tracker is up to date and accurate at all times. Ensure alignment to all other trackers that are linked to the master.
- Oversee the approval and conduct review of promotional material in SA and Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions.
- Ensure the promotional material review is populated, accurate, and that statistics are being accurately reflected.
- Oversee the approval and conduct review of artworks and mat packs in SA and Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions.
- Conduct Due diligence activities.
- Coordinate and compile documentation for submission in Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions countries (New submissions/variations) where required.
- Liaise, communicate with and support local agents in each country to meet regulatory requirements and timelines (including samples ordered for renewals, variations, and new submissions).
- Liaise and communicate with QA, Supply Chain and PV departments to ensure compliance and alignment with the various functions.
- Respond to product-specific queries from Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions countries where required.
- Coordinate internal backup and filing (electronic and hard copy) of dossiers and relevant communication.
- Download information from an external portal i.e. Docubridge, SharePoint, we-transfer or regulatory drive.
- Arrange for translations of overseas documentation if required.
- Schedule Microsoft team meetings or teleconferences as needed.
- Conduct training sessions with Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions Team to ensure quality submissions in line with guidelines and upskilling of team members.
- Standardize folder structures and save information on NRD - Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions folder.
- Peer review of documentation prepared by registration officer/pharmacist.
- Liaise with principals or Companies regarding outstanding information.
- Verify documents for completeness and current information.
- Compile and maintain spreadsheets and status reports as needed and upon request.
- Compilation of work map trackers to ensure visibility of tasks.
- Ensure Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions registrations are renewed in a timely manner and retention fees are paid as required.
- Assist with task risk management and compilation of risk plans when associated with submissions.
- Conduct performance reviews and goal setting/objective setting for direct reports.
- Conduct audit preparation activities and mock internal audits.
- Be a leader in the Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions area and take responsibility for the overall execution of department objectives in line with company and global objectives.
- SOPs are developed and implemented for Central East Africa and Mauritius Regions' specific processes and in line with AQD's.
- Must have a completed Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree and/or equivalent.
- 5-8 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry (Regulatory Affairs/ Quality/ Production).
- Should have a sound knowledge of Sub-Saharan country's regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Must have experience and understanding of electronic document management systems / eCTD.
- High-level Computer literacy.
- People skills – highly adapted interpersonal skills.
- Problem-solving analysis skills.
- Priority setting – initiative and follow through.
- Time management and ability to self-motivate.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Embody Company Values & Behaviours in all internal and external interactions.
Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via the vacancy link on Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.
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